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Pikmin 4 is $20 off ahead of its $10 Nintendo Switch 2 update
Publication: The Verge
Author: Brad Bourque
Source published: 17/10/2026, 15:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 18/10/2026, 02:10:27 UTC
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Briefings
Nintendo released a discounted version of Pikmin 4 for the Nintendo Switch at $39.88, nearly $20 cheaper than the standard price. This digital edition includes a dog companion and follows the same puzzle formula as previous titles. A Switch 2 version launching November 12th, 2026, adds voice commands and a new mode, but the discounted version does not include these features.
Key points
- Nintendo released a discounted version of Pikmin 4 for the Nintendo Switch at $39.88, nearly $20 cheaper than the standard price.
- The discounted version includes a dog companion and follows the same puzzle formula as previous titles, while the Switch 2 version adds voice commands and a new mode.
Context
Nintendo recently announced a Switch 2 version of Pikmin 4 launching November 12th, 2026, which features polished visuals, voice commands for the dog companion, and a new Dandori Academy mode. The discounted Switch version does not include these features.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the discounted digital version available at Walmart; no information on the Switch 2 version's price or availability is provided.
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